Gradually, she metamorphosed into a fine hair stylist. According to the state of Tennessee, Callie Terrell got her cosmetology license on January 30th, 1945, making her the oldest living beautician in the state.

The experienced hair stylist, who apparently still loves her job, is now only working to keep herself busy and satisfy a few long-time customers, like her daughter Inez.

She revealed that work is part the secret of her longevity. Mrs Terrell said she is not used to just being up in the house, doing nothing.

She refused to live like most old people and relax in her old age. She would rather continue in that one thing that excites her and makes her happy.

After more than seven decades of being a beautician, Mrs Terrell is set to retire after her 100th birthday in November. She has outlived almost all of her customers, she said:

“People my age that I use to be buddy buddy with, I don't have a single one'.I was in a bridge club. I'm the only one in the club that is living”. So maybe the time is just right to take a bow as a hairstylist.